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33. The President and constituted authorities of the United States. Though in the lodge, we can have nothing to do with political disputes we must all unite in wishing health and prosperity to the magistrates of our country.

34. May the breast of every free-mason be an ark for charity, from whence shall flow assistance to the widows and orphans of their deceased brethren.

35. May the rays of celestial light dart from the east, illuminate the west, and may perseverance, remove the key-stone which covers bruth,

36. May the Royal Arch cover every honest mason's heart, and overshadow all who act up to the true principles of the craft.

37. May the conduct of every mason be such through life, that his brethren may hear him when he makes his demand, see and recog⚫ nize him at a distance, and, by the strongest ties, feel him and know him in the dark.

38 May the Lible rule and guide us through life; the square square our actions, and the compass circumscribe the bounds, which we are to keep with all mankind, especially with a brother.

39.

May masonry flourish till nature expire.

And its glories ne'er fade till the world is on fire.

40. The Craft. Philanthrophy its foundation; may wisdom erect the pillars, strength support the arch, beauty finish the building, and may charity ever find a habitation there.

41. The immortal memory of our late most worshipful brother, general George Washington, "the father of his country, and the friend of man."

42. Our Sisters. May we ever regard them with the eye of affection, and may their virtues ever meet our kind and tender embraces, and may we ever deserve from them the character of affectionate brothers.

43. May brotherly love, the basis of free-masonry, not only continue and increase amongst ourselves but amongst all ranks and condi. tions of men, in every nation around the globe.

44. May secrecy, good-fellowship, morality, and an ardent desire to promote the happiness of each other be the polar star of every

mason.

45. May masonry flourish and vice decay.

46. May the two great parallels be our guide to the grand lodge above.

47. May every mason, as far as may be consistent with prudence, contribute to the wants of his fellow mortals, particularly to those of his brethren; may he ever put the fairest construction on the conduct of his neighbours, and before he censures others" let him look at home."

48. May masonry continue to flourish till time shall be no more. 49. May it be deeply impressed on the heart of every mason,

that

there is no real felicity for man, except in reforming his errors and vices, and entering upon a strict and constant course of virtue.

50. Religion! it is necessary to the young, comfortable to the old, serviceable to the poor, an ornament to the rick, an honour to the fortunate, and a support to the unfortunate. May every free-mason ever be actuated by its divine precepts.

51. May the heart of every mason be conformable to the divine will, and his actions void of offence towards his fellow mortals.

52. May we as masons be affectionate to our friends, faithful to our brethren, obedient to the laws, and just even to our enemies; and may it ever be a maxim of our creed, to fear death less than the least reproach of our conscience.

53. May every mason be enabled to conquer his passions, so that he may no longer be the slave of fear nor the fool of hope; no more be emaciated by envy, enflamed by anger, or depressed by grief; but walk on calmly through the pleasures or difficulties of life, as the sun pursues his course alike through the calm or the stormy sky.

54. The great masonic virtues, faith, hope and charity. May every one who belongs to the fraternity, ardently cherish them in his heart, and may they be productive of good fruits in his life and conversation.

55. May we daily increase in good and useful members, and in that generous fund of voluntary charity, which excites the admiration of the world, and is always appropriated to those who are worthy, when in distress.

56. May the whole brotherhood continue constant in good works, and adorn their profession, whilst arts and learning flourish amongst men, even to the end of the world.

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IN THE CITY OF

NEW-YORK,

WITH

THE TIME AND PLACES OF MEETING.

St. John's Hall, Frankfort-Street.

Trinity Lodge, No. 10, meets 2d and 4th Monday.

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Ancient,

8,

16,

19,

1,

1st and 3d. Monday.

1st and 3d Monday.

1st and 3d Tuesday.
2d and 4th Tuesday.
2d Tuesday..

1st and 3d Tuesday.
2d and 4th Wednesday.
1st and 3d Wednesday.
1st and 3d Thursdays.

Chapters.

No. 3, meets 2d and 4th Monday.

2d and 4th Wednesday.

1st and 3d Thursday.

2d and 4th Thursday.

4th Friday,

Columbian Encampment, No. 5, meet 4th Thursday in

May, August, November, and February.

Columbian Council, 22d July, yearly.

Tammany Hall, Corner of Nassau and Frankfort-Street.

Fraternal Lodge No. 31, meets

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Holland Lodge, No. 8, meets 1st and 3d Tuesday.

Adelphi,

18,

1st and 3d Thursday.

Eagle Chapter, No. 54, meets 1st and 3d Fridays:

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